Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community - February 5, 2024 - Published by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Foreword Excerpt from Document: "During the next year, the United States faces an increasingly fragile global order strained by accelerating strategic competition among major powers, more intense and … [Read more...] about Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community – February 5, 2024
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Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 7 – Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
On this latest episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, Carl "C.J." Unis returns with his colleague, Michael Maestas, to discuss artificial intelligence in the national security, defense, and private sectors. We also talk about the pros, the cons, and what's not being discussed. So, what are both the benefits and the dark side of A.I.? Let's find out now on Fulcrum … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 7 – Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we are joined with our guest, Adam Roosevelt, to discuss U.S. relationship with the Middle East and the Biden administrations visit to the region this past summer. We also discuss how the current Middle East situation(s) impact the cascading effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions. How does this impact the … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
By Paul Seibel – Contributor Moscow’s intervention with Kazakhstan’s violent unrest earlier this year is a firm reminder that Russian hegemony in the former Soviet republics is still a priority for them. Tensions began to escalate among its citizens on January 2, 2022 over inflation and the Kazakhstan government’s decision to lift the price cap on fuel. Over several days, … [Read more...] about Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
By Katherine Sharp – Contributor The United States has long-maintained alliances with the United Kingdom and Australia by military cooperation and shared security concerns in the international community. Recently on September 15, 2021, the U.S. announced its formation of a new trilateral security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia known as AUKUS. This alliance will … [Read more...] about AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we do a roundtable discussion about the Russian war with Ukraine and the responses by the United States, NATO, China, and other world players. We also discuss how the international system is evolving, as well as other immediate national security concerns that are happening at home and abroad that can serve as cascade events and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
Best Practices: Protecting Your Organization from Foreign Intelligence Threats – NCSC
Here is a best practices guide by the U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) on how to "Protect Your Organization from the Foreign Intelligence Threat". Protecting an organization is not solely the duty of security personnel; everyone in the organization must play a role. To help public and private-sector organizations guard against foreign intelligence … [Read more...] about Best Practices: Protecting Your Organization from Foreign Intelligence Threats – NCSC
What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
Here is an article from SDSS's Stratfor Worldview subscription that is titled, "What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates". - Published 22 February, 2022 With the prospect of Russian troops crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory now a distinct possibility, the potential escalation or de-escalation of the conflict will hinge on the evolution of the … [Read more...] about What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
This video presentation by the GEOPOP YouTube channel provides us with a segment of an interview from the Andrew Sullivan podcast that he recently had with John Mearsheimer who is a renown foreign policy realist. In this video segment, Mearsheimer offers clear thinking and insight of the situation currently happening between the United States (and allies) and Russia regarding … [Read more...] about What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
Threat of Full-Scale Russian Aggression on Ukraine – GTBT Video Presentation
This video presentation by the Good Times Bad Times (GTBT) YouTube channel explores the current threat situation regarding Russia's massive military buildup on the Ukrainian border. The video provides a big picture perspective and assesses the varying issues related to the geopolitical situation and internal political dynamics between Russia and Ukraine, including relations … [Read more...] about Threat of Full-Scale Russian Aggression on Ukraine – GTBT Video Presentation
OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
By Dr. Frank C. Danesy– Contributor The seven-year conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine appears to be escalating with Russian support. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has reported a sharp increase of more than 250% in ceasefire violations in the Donetsk and the Luhansk districts of … [Read more...] about OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, June 18, 2021. This discussion sheds light on the current and long-term challenges associated with the future of the U.S. defense industrial base in regards to great power competition with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other near-peer competitors and/or adversaries. Some of the key points … [Read more...] about The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Great Powers, Greenland, and Geostrategic Competition in the Arctic – Hudson Institute Panel Discussion
YouTube - Panel Discussion - 1:33 Hours Long Here is a streamed panel discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, September 27, 2019. Recent Hudson Institute panel discussion regarding the geostrategic competition going on in the Arctic and the commercial, energy, environmental, military, and law enforcement dimensions tied to it. DESCRIPTION: The … [Read more...] about Great Powers, Greenland, and Geostrategic Competition in the Arctic – Hudson Institute Panel Discussion
Russia-Iran Relations: Agreements and Disagreements – CSIS Live Discussion
Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) YouTube - LIVE STREAM - 1:28 hours long Here is a streamed live discussion that the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. In this segment, a Russian Defense analyst discusses the ongoing Russian-Iranian relationship as well as the complexed relationship … [Read more...] about Russia-Iran Relations: Agreements and Disagreements – CSIS Live Discussion
U.S. Space Force: Status and Geopolitical Implications – Intelligence Brief #6
Intelligence Brief #6 Status on U.S. Space Force Creation and its Geopolitical Implications Fulcrum Global Chief Editor and Contributor, Sam Kessler, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst this week. His topic deals with the current status of U.S. Space Force creation and its geopolitical implications. DATE OF ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION: August 23, 2018 PRIMARY ANALYST: Sam … [Read more...] about U.S. Space Force: Status and Geopolitical Implications – Intelligence Brief #6
